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Common questions about owning a whippersnappers photography studio franchise
Who are your competitors?While there are plenty of photography studios to choose from, we have several differentiating factors that make us a "blue waters" or "original concept" company. A few of our big points of distinction are that we offer a boutique experience, and a high-end professional quality product for a very reasonable price (we can do this because of our super-secret operations and work flow)...and, we are the only boutique studio willing to share our secrets of success through franchising.
But, I'm not a photographer...
Not to worry, neither is our founder! Remember that with a franchise, you are buying a system. And, our model works quite well for business people with strong marketing, networking and/or sales skills. We'll teach you how to hire, train, and manage photographers (believe it or not, that's the easiest position in the studio to fill).
I'm not really the "franchising type".
The funny thing is, we aren't either. When most people think of franchising, they think of fast food, ice cream, and donuts. You wouldn't think that a high-end boutique is a franchise--in fact, they are really polar opposites, aren't they? However, the magic of our franchise is in the operations. We decided to grow through franchising (as opposed to corporately held stores) because we know how important it is to have an owner in every studio to maintain the quality and atmosphere of a boutique. Once you get past the juxtaposition, you realize that a boutique franchise provides the best of both worlds.
How much does it cost?
Your initial investment for a "whipsnap in a box" is $160,750 - 277,000, which includes a franchise fee of $45,000.
What do I get for my investment?
We are a "store in a box" type franchise (we prefer to call it "whipsnap in a box"). This means that just about everything you need to open your studio is accounted for in the initial investment range, including: equipment, computers, furniture/fixtures, props, training, grand opening advertising, marketing materials, studio build-out and a whole lot more. We'll fill you in on the details when we chat.
I'm on the edge of my seat...tell me more!
We'd be happy to! Start by filling out our form to request more info here. We'll contact you as soon as humanly possible (or at the time most convenient for you).
